Napier Returned Services’ Association Incorporated

34 Vautier Street, PO Box 253, NAPIER. NZ Telephone 0-6-835 7629 email reception@rsanapier.co.nz

Veterans’ Affairs Announcements

1. Veterans’ Independence Programme From 7 December 2015 Veterans” Affairs has some new ability and new funding to help eligible veterans. We are also making changes to the way in which we contract for service delivery which will enable us to provide more services, to more veterans. From 7 December 2015, the Veteran’s Independence Programme (VIP) comes into effect. This programme will bring together a number of current forms of support for veterans, with some new government funding and broader eligibility criteria. The objective of VIP is to support veterans to live independently in their home, based on need. It will cover such things as:

Lawns and gardens

House cleaning.

Gutters, windows and house washing

Home modifications, such as ramps.

Attendant care on a short term basis

Adaptive clothing and footwear.

Under the VIP, Veterans’ Affairs will be able to consider support for veterans who have qualifying service but do not have a service related injury or illness. A short needs assessment form has been developed to help identify veterans who may be eligible and benefit from this new, independence-based support programme.

2. The Travel Allowance and Recreational Travel Concession (RTC) This will also be available to qualifying Veterans under Veterans’ Independence Programme, however, you must be in receipt of a War Disability Pension (WDP) of 100% or greater, or a Disability Pension (DP) with accepted disabilities totaling 75% whole person impairment, or greater. The mileage rate is unchanged at 27 cents per km. For further information or clarification Veteran’s you may contact your Veterans’ Affairs Case Manager directly on 0800 483 8372, or email veterans@nzdf.mil.nz. Alternatively, you may make an appointment through the Napier RSA Reception Telephone 0-6-835 7629, to discuss your circumstances and complete a “short needs assessment form” with one of our local Support Advisors – John Purcell, Tony Fraser or Mick Stutchbury

Presidents Report It has arrived, that once in a lifetime event has now occurred, 2016 is our 100th year since incorporation and you and the community of Napier are part of it, so, ‘Come Celebrate With Us’ You will all be aware that we have been organizing two major events to commemorate our centenary, the first being our National Lottery and secondly, the celebration dinner. I know a lot of marketing has gone on behind the scenes for both events and while there is more to come, nothing shows more support than you purchasing your Lottery ticket NOW. If all members brought 1 ticket each, the Trust would benefit by $35,000, yes of course you can buy another, perhaps even a third or fourth, there is no limit. Your children, grandchildren or even great grandchildren will benefit by this. Imagine the heart ache of having child who cannot reach their full potential due to your financial circumstance – we want to make a difference and you can help us. Apathy did not get us through the first hundred years and definitely will not advance us through the second, don’t sit on your hands, buy a ticket today, and perhaps another next week – Good Luck The RSA is also hosting two National Sporting events throughout the New Year, Indoor Bowls and Darts. The former will be hosted at an offsite venue and the Darts will be staged in-house during Queens Birthday weekend. Both RSA Adjuncts have an enormous reputation for hosting fantastic tournaments and we are expecting an unprecedented number of visitors to the Club during these events. There is no doubt that we had some difficult times last year. Our tangle with the Liquor Licensing Authority and the subsequent un-necessary publicity was certainly one of those moments that we want to put behind us. In spite of those ‘cloudy moments’ we have had a good trading year so far and with only 3 months to go before the end of the year we are looking at a small but creditable profit. I have always said anything above the line is an absolute bonus – so fingers are crossed for a successful ending to the 2015/16 fiscal year. The growth in the membership this year has been phenomenal with an average of 50 new members signing up each month for full membership. Visitors are also taking advantage of the ‘Provisional Membership’ and after the first months trial period expires, approximately 25% are joining the Club as full financial members - this is an excellent result. Planning is underway for the expansion to the Club, tentatively expected to start March/April. Like all renovations there will be some disruption to our business and access/egress may change on a regular basis depending on how the building progress’s. We will be open every day and ask that members continue to support us. Once design plans have been finalized we will be able to publish our expansion for the members to view and offer feedback. The design is expected to add approximately 120m2 floor space to the restaurant and Conference Room which will give us more opportunities to tap into new markets. J Purcell - QSM J.P. President

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE NAPIER RSA SPORTS COUNCIL HELD ON SATURDAY 12th. DECEMBER 2015 AT 10:30am

PRESENT: Don Fraser (Chairman), Dorothy Paki (Bar Manager) & Delegates

from Women’s Section, Travel, Indoor Bowls, Rock ‘n’ Roll & Spoofing.

APOLOGIES: Brian Williams & Bob Jordan (Lottery Duties) & Darts MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting, dated 14th. November were

confirmed as a true record Unanimous MATTERS ARISING: Fishing Trip postponed until mid-January 2016 FINANCE: As Tabled ADJUNCT REPORTS:

Travel AGM planned for February 6th. 2016 . Women’s Section First meeting for 2016 will be 15th. February with an Art Deco

theme. The Section would warmly welcome any new members Indoor Bowls The Adjunct’s 21st. Anniversary will be held om May 23rd. 2016.

Watch this space Rock ‘n’ Roll There will be no break in activities & there is heaps planned for

everyone’s enjoyment GENERAL BUISINESS:

1. Dorothy Paki presented posters for Fun Day in January & also gave a preview of a

CD she has compiled depicting the activities of the various Adjuncts within the Club.

Well done Dot

2. CE finalising plans for transport on NY Eve

3. The meeting congratulated Thomas for the excellent work he is doing throughout

the Club

4. A this was the final meeting for 2015 the Chairman wished all Delegates the

Season’s greetings

The meeting closed at 11:15am. with a vote of thanks to the Chair. The next meeting will be

held on Saturday 19th. March 2016 at 10:30am

Napier RSA Travel Club AGM

Saturday 6th February 2016 at 10.00am

Napier RSA Library area

NAPIER RSA National Lottery on Sale from the 11th December 2015 through to February 2016

FROM THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS Napier RSA Members Bar

Napier RSA Reception (during office hours)

Norfolk Lounge Restaurant

RSA Centenary Shop – 205 Emerson Street, Napier

RSA WEBSITE – Poppy Shop

Members wishing to sell tickets to family and friends please ring Ron or Ngaire Rowe (06) 834-3504

www.rsanpier.co.nz

Free RSA Membership Benefit Cards are

here and available for you to collect

As a RSA Club Card holder, you are entitled to a number of member

benefits including amazing retail deals.

While shopping at the any of below retailers, mention the respective

discount code and you’ll be able to receive these fantastic deals.

Organisation Retail Deal Discount Code

Armstrong Smarter

Security

10% off LOCKED OUT?

0800 506 111

Acc No CSC555

Auto Super Shoppes 12% off labour -

$40 plus GST

CSC PROMO

Beaurepaires 15% off tyres Acc No 10001670

Blackwoods

Protector

Varies – up to

60% off

Acc No 92000256

Carters 15% off most

retail items

Acc No 3058225

Dulux Up to 35% off

retail pricing

Individual – Acc No 120767

TRADE STORES ONLY

Hertz Up to 30% off CDP No 1754881

Ideal Electrical Varies per

product

Acc No 290156

Mainly Books 25% discount off

normal price

CSCBUY

Mico Plumbing Up to 30% off

most products

Acc No 1651951

Millennium &

Copthorne Hotels

20% off best

available rate

MUST BOOK

AThttp://www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/nz/staymck

Noel Leeming Varies – usually

cost plus 10%

CSCBG Gold

OfficeMax Up to 20% off Acc No 2079645

PlaceMakers Varies from 5%-

25% off

Acc No CSCB4

Pulse Energy Discount through

Pulse Energy

Freedom Plan

Acc No CSCPULSE50

Reduced to Clear 5% discount on

orders over $25

Barcode

Repco 10% + off most

items

Acc No 9999_ _ _-0500

Rocketspark 10% off both

monthly

subscription and

any design costs

Discount Code:

cscmember10

Southern

Hospitality

Up to 20% off Acc No 6633/tradecard

Thrifty NZ Up to 35% off

standard rates

CDP ID 72986215088

Vehicle Testing NZ 15% off Acc No 307214

To redeem even more member benefits, simply show

proof of your RSA membership at the below retailers to

receive the following amazing deals.

Resene Paints

Resene Paints is proud to announce a partnership with the RSA, including special deals for

members. These deals include:

15% off Resene premium paint 500ml - 4L

10% off Resene premium paint 10L

10% off wallpaper

10% off accessories

Vero Insurance

Vero is a trusted company with the strength and commitment to put things right for our

policyholders. Vero is proud to announce special negotiated deals for:

Domestic Insurance

Premiums for home

Contents Insurance

Car and boat insurance

Call Vero on 0800 800 134 and mention you're an RSA member to receive this deal.

Public Trust

From 1 April 2015, Public Trust has committed to become a RSA member partner. This means the

two organisations will officially be working more closely together, on growing a sustainable, long

term relationship, designed to help and protect New Zealand families.

The RSA and Public Trust are trusted brands and household names in New Zealand, and both have

been around for more than a century. Both organisations have been carefully built on similar values

such as trust, integrity, honesty and expertise, and have a clear focus on the future.

All RSA members will get a $50 discount per Will and EPA

Mondo Travel

Mondo Travel is a team of travel professionals who aim to support the RSA and all their members.

Great member benefits include:

Hotel discounts

Holiday deals

Car rental discounts

Duty Free discounts

Bupa is an organisation committed to helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. They do

this by providing care homes, retirement villages, medical alarms and rehabilitation. Some of

Bupa’s amazing deals include:

4 weeks free trial

Personalised response

Self-funded option $299 +$25.99 a fortnight

GSM medical alarm option (no landline required)

Free upgrade to latest technology alarms

Heartland Bank

All approved Heartland Home Equity loans will include the following benefits:

$150 discount on the home valuation

$150 donation to your RSA

In addition, Heartland’s Home Equity Loan can really help seniors to retire with financial freedom,

independence and stay in the home I love. Heartland has worked really hard to develop a socially

responsible product and fulfilment process which includes:

Mandatory independent legal advice

Thorough application form that includes outlining alternative options to consider and

an attestation that customer has discussed with family or, if not, specifying reason why

Guarantee that the customer will never owe more than their house is worth

Lifetime occupancy guarantee

No repayment guarantee

Flexibility to repay at any time without penalty

RSA Members who were BIG WINNERS in December RSA Christmas Hamper Raffle

1st Ngaire Rowe $2000.00 Christmas Hamper - Goods

2nd Linda K TV & CD Player

3rd Jan S $250.00 Grocery Parcel

RSA $5000.00 Members Draw

1st Jonathan Browne $2600.00 Cash

2nd Joy Hamer $1300.00 Cash

3rd Jo Kennedy $1100.00 Cash

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

THROUGH OUT THE YEAR

Trooper Wine

Trooper Wine is proudly 100 per cent New Zealand made, it

remembers the lives, service and sacrifice of our forebears, by

us here at the Hawke’s Bay Wine Co-op.

Trooper’s current range commemorates the life of Trooper

11/1534 of the Wellington Mounted Rifles, who served at

Gallipolli and the Western Front and survived through some

truly extraordinary luck.

Every bottle sold supports both the RNZRSA and your local

club through a donation scheme.

FFuny

Members Please NOTE

Due to high cost of postage we will not be posting these

discount cards directly to you.

They will be available for you to ‘PICK UP’ from Reception

during office hours

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm

Annemarie Woolrich

Administration

Minutes of the Napier RSA Executive Committee Monthly Meeting held in their Clubrooms, 34 Vautier Street, Napier at 10.00am on Saturday 19th December 2015 Welcome: The President welcomed the Executive Committee to the final meeting

of the year. Attendees: J Purcell (president), J Miller (vice president), R Rowe, B Williams, B

Strong, B Jordon, D Fraser (Patron), N Thompson (Women’s Section), J Shipman, H Hilton, J Hamer, C Williams (C.E.)

Apologies: R Rowe and B Williams to be recorded as present because they were selling raffles in Hastings

Matters Arising: Fishing adjunct trip cancelled until January Women’s Section reported ‘Hamper Raffle’ was just a raffle – Hamper Raffle will be done in the following week

Support for RSA Lottery paramount Correspondence: As tabled with the following notations

Letter from Member re postage on behalf of members from Club – declined.

RISQ: RSA Staff to undergo armed robbery awareness training Several compliments from members and guests Letter of appreciation sent to Hastings RSA Moved that the inward be received and outward endorsed. Unanimous

CE Report: As tabled Financial Report: As tabled Moved that the creditors be approved for payment. Unanimous Committee Reports Legal & Charter: Nothing to report Entertainment: NYE selling well Raffles & Housie: Housie to resume January 12th 2016 Support: Christmas function for rest homes very successful. Vets Affairs: Nothing to report Hons & Awards: Nothing to report Memorabilia: Nothing to report Sports Council: Next Meeting March 2016 Premises: Ongoing maintenance – Thomas doing an excellent job New Members: Moved that 45 new members be accepted. Unanimous There were 27 provisional members during the month Clubs NZ: As tabled RNZRSA: As tabled Redevelopment: Nothing to report Events: As tabled Moved that Bill Dalton be appointed to Trust unanimous Disciplinary: Nothing General Business

1. Fishing Adjunct hope to have two fishing boats available for their 1st Fishing trip in January

2. Executive Committee Member J Hamer will be swon in as a J.P. (Judicial) this month

3. The President again thanked the Committee for their work throughout the year and extended his best wishes to them and their family for a Merry Christmas and Happy healthy New Year

Meeting Finished 9.40 am Next meeting scheduled for 10.00am 30th January 2016

RSA Welcomes 54 New Members

Somewhere in the picture of coffee beans is a man. See if you can find him.

This is bizarre - after

you find the guy - it's so

obvious. Once you find

him - it's embarrassing,

and you think, Why

didn't I see him

immediately?

Doctors have concluded

that if you find the man

in the coffee beans in 3

seconds, your right half

of your brain is better

developed than most

people. If you find the man between 3 seconds and 1 minute, your right half of the

brain is developed normally. If you find the man between 1 minute and 3 minutes, then

the right half of your brain is functioning slowly and you need to eat more protein. If

you have not found the man after 3 minutes, the advice is to look for more of this

type of exercise to make that part of the brain stronger!!!

Lillian Aranui Doug Donghi John Kelbrick Suzanne Weir

Roberta Harrison Kathleen Horne James Horne Lewis Neera

May Karaitiana Huia Whyte-Puna Bernice Kitney Robbie Kitney

Johnny Puna Peter Crisp Howard Newport Betty Newport

Barb Dooney Clint Marshall John Shepherd Eric Kelly

Doreen McKay Debbie Mills Hannah Glenny Garth Parker

Luana Eparaima-Petuha Sue Crisp Julia Rickard Nathan McNabb

Milie Hetaraka-Phelps Mere Poutawa Dianne Earnshaw Lee Kelsen

Jessica Ballinger Ricky Hopkins Margaret White Fred Orr

Colin Blithe Russell Clement Pauline Leef Jack Leef

Hayden King Hayley King Mary Shaw Raymond Shaw

Sahil Bogal Mark Nelson Dorothy Pearce Fiona McLean

David McLean Phillip Brooks Rosaleen Brooks Glenys Lloyd

Brian Forbes Shane Williams

TRANSFERS IN Clive Weir

LAST POST Coral Johnstone Roy Campbell Edward Hosnell

Brian Stevenson Brian Stevenson John Gattsche Sonia Dougan

Gerard Van den Ende Peter Gibsone

Cheerio A 7 year old and a 4 year old are upstairs in their bedroom. You know what?, "says the 7 year old, "I think it's about time we started swearing." The 4 year old nods his head in approval. "When we go downstairs for breakfast I'm gonna say 'hell' and you say 'ass', O.K.?" "O.K." the 4 year old agrees with enthusiasm. The mother walks into the kitchen and asks the 7 year old what he wants for breakfast. "Aw, hell Mom, I guess I'll have some Cheerios." WHACK!! He flew out of his chair, tumbled across the kitchen floor, got up and ran upstairs crying his eyes out. She looked at the 4 year old and asked with a stern voice, "And what do YOU want for breakfast, young man?" "I don't know," he blubbers, "but you can bet your ass it won't be Cheerios."

Siren’s not working A fireman looked out of the firehouse window and noticed a little boy playing on the sidewalk. He had small ladders hung on the side of his little red wagon, and a garden hose coiled up in it. He was wearing a fireman's hat. He had the wagon tied to his dog, so that the dog could pull the wagon. The fireman thought this was really cute, so he went out and told the little boy what a great looking fire truck he had. As he did, he noticed that the dog was tied to the wagon by his testicles. The fireman said, "Son, I don't want to tell you how to run your fire company or anything, but I think if you would tie that rope around the dog's neck you would go faster." Maybe so," said the little boy, "but then I'd lose my siren!"

Sport of Kings A man has a racehorse, never won a race. Man in disgust says, "Horse, you win today

or you pull a milk wagon tomorrow morning." The starting gate opens, the horses take-off, they move the gate away and there lays his horse asleep on the track. He kicks the horse and asks, "Why are you sleeping?" The horse, half asleep says, "I have to get up at three in the morning."

The Goldberg Con (Air) The four Goldberg brothers, Lowell, Norman, Hiram and Max, invented and developed the first automobile air conditioner on the 17th July 1946. The four brothers walked into old Henry Fords’ office and sweet talked his secretary into telling him that four gentlemen were there with the most exciting innovation in the auto industry since the electric starter. Henry was curious and invited them into his office. They refused and instead asked that he come out to the parking lot to their car. They persuaded him to get into the car, which was about 130 degrees, turned on the Air Conditioning, and cooled the car down immediately. The old man got very excited and invited them back to his office where he offered the $3 million for the patent. The brothers refused saying they would settle for $2 million, but the wanted recognition by having ‘The Goldberg Air Conditioning’ on the dash board of each car in which it was installed. Now old man Ford was more than just a little anti jewish and there was no way he was going to put Golberg’s name on 2 million Fords They haggled back and forth for about 2 hours and finally agreed on 4 million and that just their first names would be shown. And so to this day, all Ford air conditioners show; Lo, Norm, Hi and Max on the controls

Sporting Events are shown on our Big Screen or are available on request

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

All Day

Pension Day every 2nd Tuesday

Veterans Pension

Morning

Napier Ladies Probus

Every 3rd Tuesday

Sit and Keep Fit, 9.30am

National Party 3rd Friday in month from

10am

Grandmothers Raising

Grandchildren 10.00am

Raffles $4.00 Sunday lunch

Afternoon

Napier Inner

Wheel 1st Monday in

Month Western Napier

2nd Monday in Month

Women’s

Section 3rd Monday in Month from

1.30pm

HOUSIE 1.00pm-

4pm (Conference Room or Al

Fresco area)

Indoor Bowls from 1.30pm

Pension Tuesday

MEGA DRAW

Mega Draw

Spoofing

Evening

Line Dancing

from 7pm

Future Gospel

Brothers 2nd Monday

in the Month

Wine Club 1st Monday

in the Month

Conference Room

6.00pm to 7,00pm

Rock n Roll from 7pm

every Tuesday

Darts

Spirit of

Napier Lions 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Month

Napier Host Lions 1st and

3rd Wednesday in Month

Trivial Pursuit

7.00 pm to 9.30 pm

All Welcome

Kiwian’s 2nd & 4th

Wednesday in

the month

Snooker Dash every Thursday

Line

Dancing Beginners welcome

Texas

Holdem Poker

Raffles

Rock N Roll

Social

Or

Line Dancing

Simply

Ballroom 1st

Sunday of the month

‘Provisional Membership’ Now available at the Club

One months ‘Free Membership’ now available, why not ask your mate to come on in and look us over, they won’t be disappointed

See the Bar Staff or Reception for more details

Just $Load$

your Card

If you are frustrated with going home with lots of small change after visiting the Club due to the recent price increases, have you

thought about loading credits onto your membership card at

the Bar.

Members can load their cards at anytime to any value and when they wish to make a purchase, just hand your card to the Bar staff and they swipe it and the purchase comes of the credits

you have loaded.

By swiping your card each time you make a purchase you are

automatically entered into all the promotions we are currently

running.

Credits on your card can be used for both food and beverage

purchases in the main Club Bar and in the Restaurant and is very

convenient.

Dorothy Paki Bar Manager

Just

‘ADD TO CART’

Your turn to cook

Not feeling well

Shout the oldies

Just convenient

It doesn’t matter, you don’t have to make excuses as to why. Classic Home Style Dinners are a perfect cost effective meal of Restaurant Quality, ready served. just pop it in the Microwave for a few minutes and dinner is done – piping hot ready to eat. Simply order ‘On Line’ and we will deliver to your home. Just ADD TO YOUR CART and you can pay on line or on delivery – your choice, easy peasy.

Some delivery conditions do apply

With 8 varieties on the menu you will never be bored with the same meal in any one week. The Classic Home Style Dinners are cooked fresh and delivered into the home every Wednesday just pop into the fridge or freezer for lasting life. Classic Home Style Dinners can be ordered by members and members of the public, there is no pricing difference, so jump on line today and;

‘ADD TO CART’

Dear Members and Veterans I am taking Weds 23 Dec and Weds 30 Dec off and will resume Support on Weds 6 Jan 2016. Please note Veterans Affairs will be closed for Xmas/New Year period from Noon 18th Dec and reopening on Tues 5th January 2016 If there is any urgent need from Veterans over this period I will be at home and available on my home number 878 0064 Thank you and best wishes for the festive season Tony Fraser Welfare Support

January 2016

Friday 1st New Year’s Day Racing All Day

Friday 1st No Wurez 7pm

Saturday 2nd No Wurez 7.30pm

Friday 8th Big Beat 7pm

Saturday 9th Big Beat 7.30pm

Friday 15th Dixie Road 7pm

Saturday 16th Dixie Road 7.30pm

Sunday 17th Members Fun Day All Day

Friday 22nd Crimson & Clover 7pm

Saturday 23rd Wild Horses 7.30pm

Sunday 24th Do You Wanna Dance 4pm-8.30pm

Friday 29th Mark Taipari 7pm

Saturday 30th Mark Taipari 7.30pm